Yakhta
Class: Communications. Destination: Geosynchronous Orbit. Nation: Russia. Manufacturer: Korolev.

RKK Energia-developed communications satellite, believed to be a larger development of the Yamal.

Mass: 1,725 kg (3,802 lb).

Yakhta Chronology
  • 2006 June 17 - Kazsat 1 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Vehicle: Proton 8K82K / 11S861-01. Mass: 1,380 kg (3,040 lb). Perigee: 35,381 km (21,984 mi). Apogee: 35,781 km (22,233 mi). Inclination: 0.00 deg. Period: 1,425.60 min.

    As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 103.02E drifting at 0.000W degrees per day.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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